PMI Surveys, Trump-Xi Meeting Among Today’s Key Market Movers
For financial markets, yesterday’s session was a period of consolidation following a strong Monday. The technology sector remains under the spotlight, as does oil. For both, the key word is meeting: the meeting between Trump and Xi, which begins today, and the meeting scheduled for tonight between the US and Iranian delegations on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
On the one hand, hopes are pinned on an agreement regarding tariffs and the development of artificial intelligence; on the other, there is speculation about a potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the resumption of negotiations aimed at bringing the conflict to an end.
In the meantime, sentiment remains in neutral territory, albeit with a slight risk-on bias. Futures point to a positive opening for both the US and European markets.
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Market Summary
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Financial markets are showing a neutral sentiment today. Intermarket analysis points to a Market Health Score of 60/100. Yesterday’s uneventful session in financial markets left our intermarket dashboards largely unchanged. The Oil/Gold ratio has declined to the medium-term moving average, while risk-appetite indicators remain broadly stable compared with Monday.
The situation is also stable across asset classes, with global bonds returning to their short-term moving average, while commodities continue to confirm the ongoing slowdown.
Our weather map shows oil has returned to an area of complete neutrality, while the dollar and the technology sector remain above the 60-point threshold. Cryptocurrencies have also moved into this area of moderate positivity.
Global Futures – Pre-Market Sentiment
Pre-Market Futures: Global futures point to a moderately risk-on sentiment (+0.02% on average), with the US slightly positive (+0.13%), Europe slightly positive (+0.12%), and Asia slightly negative (-0.27%).
📊 Global Futures – Pre-Market Sentiment
- IBEX 35: +0.42%
- CSI 300: +0.41%
- Euro Stoxx 50: +0.39%
- Hang Seng: -0.96%
- FTSE MIB: -0.74%
- Nikkei 225: -0.25%
Macroeconomic calendar
The macroeconomic calendar will be highlighted by the release of the flash estimates for the September 2026 PMI surveys. Also worth monitoring are the interest-rate decisions by the central banks of Indonesia and South Africa. Further market cues could emerge from the first day of Chinese President Xi’s visit to the United States.
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NOTES AND WARNINGS
Data compiled by kbmeter.com. Analysis date: 23 September 2026 - 8:10 AM GMT+1
This content is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. All scores and assessments are based on the previous trading day’s closing prices. Futures indications refer to the date and time of the analysis.
